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Water Pump: Tools and Equipment

RECOMMENDED TOOLS
- Drip pan - For draining coolant.
- Gasket scraper.
- Torque Wrenches:
- Low Range (0-50 ft-lb) for covers and brackets.
- High Range (0-150 ft-lb) for crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Full set of Metric sockets and wrenches.

Timing Belt Removal Is Required
- Timing light (for measuring timing before and after).
- Vacuum gauge (for measuring engine vacuum levels before and after).

Crankshaft Pulley Removal:




- Crankshaft Holding Tool MD998784 (used in conjunction with an old drive belt), or an air powered impact gun (for removing the crankshaft bolt).

Timing Belt Tensioner Release:




- Large flat blade screw driver (for moving timing belt tensioner).



- Fender covers.

OPTIONAL



- Radiator hose removal tool.



- Cooling system pressure tester.